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1962 Buick Riviera

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Quick Facts

Production Total: 2601

Chassis Code: Series 4700

Build Start: 1962

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1962
Model Variant: Series 4700
Chassis Code: Series 4700

Dimensions

Track/tread (front): 1524mm
Length: 5283mm
Height: 1346mm
Wheelbase: 2972mm
Track/tread (rear): 1499mm
Width: 1938mm
Ground clearance: 140mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 75litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Construction: cast iron block & head
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Engine Code: Wildcat 465
Capacity: 7 litre (6969cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.18
Sump: wet sumped
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: continuously
Final Drive Ratio: 3.23
Engine Manufacturer: GM
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 109.5 × 92.5mm

Performance

Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-60mph: 7.7s

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: 1 carburettor

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78
Turns Lock-to-Lock: 5.000
Rear suspension: LA.CS.

Brakes

Brakes F/R: Dr/Dr-S
Rear brake diameter: 305mm
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1136kPa
Front Brake Diameter: 305mm

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 15x5.5K
Tyres Front: 7.10 x 15
Wheel Size Rear: 15x5.5K
Tyres Rear: 7.10 x 15

Other

maximum power output(Gross): 345 PS (340 bhp) (254 kW)at 4400 rpm
maximum torque(Gross): 630 Nm (465 ft·lb) (64.2 kgm)at 2800 rpm
Unitary Capacity: 871.13cc
Designer: Bill Mitchell / Ned Nickles
Production Total: 2601
RAC rating: 59.5
Specific output(Gross): 48.8 bhp/litre0.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(Gross): 90.4 Nm/litre, 1.09 ft·lb/cu3
Number of doors: 2
Model code: 4747
Valve Gear: overhead valve (OHV), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total

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